Thiocholesterol

巯基胆固醇

Also known as: Cholest-5-ene-3β-thiol, Cholesteryl mercaptan, 5-Cholestene-3β-thiol, NSC 137837, Cholest-5-ene-3b-thiol

Thiocholesterol (CAS 1249-81-6) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C27H46S and a molecular weight of 402.71900 g/mol. It is also known as Cholest-5-ene-3β-thiol, Cholesteryl mercaptan and 5-Cholestene-3β-thiol. Key properties include a melting point of 97-99ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 482.4ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 0.98g/cm3 and a flash point of 224ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1249-81-6
Jingsj CID
J-712-0
Molecular Formula
C27H46S
Chinese Name
巯基胆固醇
Molecular Weight
402.71900 g/mol
Category
Alcohols
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point97-99ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point482.4ºC at 760mmHg
Density0.98g/cm3
Flash Point224ºC
Exact Mass402.33200
PSA38.80000
LogP8.32620
Vapor Pressure5.38E-09mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.53

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Huang Z, et al. Thiocholesterol-based lipids for ordered assembly of bioresponsive gene carriers. Mol Ther. 2005 Mar;11(3):409-17. [2]. Ya. A. Gromova, et al. Adsorption Properties of Hybrid Metal–Mesogenic Silver–Cholesterol and Silver–Thiocholesterol Nanosystems. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF NANOCLUSTERS AND NANOMATERIALS. 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Thiocholesterol?

The CAS number of Thiocholesterol is 1249-81-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Thiocholesterol?

Thiocholesterol has molecular formula C27H46S and molecular weight 402.71900 g/mol.

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